Demaree Public Relations Appoints Rachel Hunt as Account Manager

GERMANTOWN, MD, February 25, 2003--Demaree Public Relations, Inc., an agency that specializes in providing world-class public relations services to emerging high-tech companies, today announced the appointment of Rachel Hunt to the position of account manager in its corporate office in Germantown, Maryland. As account manager, Rachel will manage and support existing accounts in the service and technology sectors.

“Rachel brings a valuable combination of public relations and marketing management experience to our organization,” said company President, Dan Demaree. “Rachel’s professional writing experience, media relations skills, and background in the telecommunications and manufacturing industries make her a strong addition to the Demaree PR team.”

As a communications professional with more than five years of experience in media relations and marketing management, Rachel has served in a variety of communications roles. Prior to joining Demaree PR, Rachel worked as a public relations representative for global telecommunications solutions provider, Acterna. There, she planned, executed and evaluated strategic media relations and marketing programs for the company’s data/IP, DSL and optical products. Earlier, Rachel supported public affairs activities at Associated Builders and Contractors, a national trade association, and also served in The White House Office of Public Liaison. Rachel earned her M.A. in Communications from The University of Maryland at College Park, and a B.A. in English and History from Hood College, Frederick, Maryland.

Commenting on her appointment as account manager, Rachel said, “I’m thrilled to be joining the dedicated and professional staff at Demaree Public Relations, and look forward to continuing my work in the technology sector at a prosperous, client-focused agency.”

About Demaree Public Relations Inc.

Founded in 1998, Demaree Public Relations, Inc. is a highly-focused public relations agency that specializes in providing world-class public relations services to emerging high-tech companies. The company has a proven track record representing a variety of e-commerce companies, software firms, system integrators, consulting firms, high-tech manufacturers, and specialized service companies. With offices near Washington, D.C. and Boston, Demaree Public Relations has the experience and key industry contacts to help launch new companies and products or to significantly increase the name recognition of an existing company. For more information, call 240-686-1000.

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